September 1, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Arrest Report – Sunday – September 1, 2024
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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, September 1, 2024:
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September 1, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
American Red Cross: September Is National Preparedness Month
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The American Red Cross of Georgia is encouraging everyone to take critical actions duringNational Preparedness Month this September to be ready for worsening disasters. Deadly storms and floods, raging fires and extreme heat are becoming more frequent and intense due to the climate crisis and families are experiencing the effects.
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September 1, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Summerville Gets $3.5 Million Grant For PFAS Treatment
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Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) awarded five communities grant funding totaling $30,500,000 to address PFAS and additional emerging contaminants in drinking water. The City of Summerville will receive a grant of $3.5 million. The $3,500,000 EC-SDC grant will fund a pilot study to treat for PFAS and upgrading the city’s drinking water plant. The legislation allows investment in the water sector that includes $50 billion to the EPA to strengthen the nation’s drinking water and wastewater systems.
September 1, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
More Cases Of West Nile Virus In Georgia
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Data released Tuesday from theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal increased West Nile virus cases in Georgia. Six cases have been reported in the state, up from two on Aug. 21.
The new cases are concentrated in metro Atlanta, with reported infections in Fulton, DeKalb, Hall, Richmond, Cherokee, and Chatham counties. Each county has reported one case of the virus.
The West Nile virus is primarily transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes, the CDC said and tends to peak in the United States from July through October. Nationwide, 33 states have reported human cases of West Nile, totaling 289 infections, including 195 instances of neuroinvasive disease, which affects the central nervous system. Texas currently leads with the highest reported cases, standing at 41.
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September 1, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Finster Fest At Paradise Garden In Pennville This Month
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Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden hosts its annual two-day art festival, Finster Fest, on September 21–22 in Summerville, Georgia in historic Paradise Garden. Finster Fest will feature 70 folk, craft and fine artists, music and dance performances, and special guest presentations. In addition, patrons will experience a menu of tasty southern fare, a fun-filled children’s art activity area, and, of course, the chance to tour Howard Finster’s famous historic folk art environment.
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September 1, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Three Arrested In Separate Shoplifting Incidents At Walmart In Trion
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Three women were arrested on three consecutive days last week for shoplifting at the local Walmart store. According to reports from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, the three separate incidents happened on August 23rd, August 24th and August 25th. All three of the shoplifting incidents involved “skip scanning” at the self-checkout lanes. Fifty-five-year-old Melinda Lively, twenty-four-year-old Kimberly Kincade and sixty-seven-year-old Nadia Belotto were all charged with theft by shoplifting and booked into the Chattooga County Jail.
September 1, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Egg Candling Class At Chattooga County Ag Center In October
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Raising a flock of backyard chickens ensures that you have a steady supply of fresh eggs. But if you plan to sell those eggs, Georgia law requires the eggs be candled.
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September 1, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Murder Suspect Facing Additional Charges
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Additional charges have been filed against the suspect in a murder in North Rome last week.
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August 31, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Friday Night Football Recap
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The Trion Bulldogs hosted the Temple Tigers on Friday evening. Both teams were 2 – 0 coming into last night’s contest. For the second time this season, high school football in Trion was affected by lightning. Thunderstorms in the area on Friday evening delayed fans getting into Sam R. McCain Stadium. The game got underway and Temple scored in the first quarter, but by half time, the Trion Bulldogs were up 7 -3. Temple didn’t score again until the fourth quarter but it wasn’t enough as the Bulldogs continued to add points to defeat the Tigers 42-15. Next week, the Trion Bulldogs will be at home again to take on Model. The Chattooga Indians had the night off last night, and will return next week to take on Mt. Zion at Home.
August 31, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Arrest Report – Saturday – August 31, 2024
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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday – August 31, 2024:
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